Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
HP 17 Laptop 17.3" TPN-I139_320M3AV Silver 2023
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
HP 17 Laptop 17.3" TPN-I139_320M3AV Silver 2023
The HP laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its speed, screen quality, and value for money, especially from users upgrading older machines. However, several verified buyers were frustrated by the mandatory Microsoft account login and Windows 11 S mode, which were not clearly disclosed. The touchpad issues and setup difficulties also drew criticism, leading some to return the product.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Clear and sharp screen
- Good value for money
- Easy to use
- Large screen for aging eyes
Cons
- Forced Microsoft account login
- Windows 11 S mode not disclosed
- Touchpad not working properly
- Tedious setup process
- No physical Wi-Fi switch
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 17 Laptop 17.3" TPN-I139_320M3AV | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i3 1125G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1600 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 60% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.09 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
HP 17 Laptop 17.3" TPN-I139_320M3AV Silver 2023
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
HP 17 Laptop 17.3" TPN-I139_320M3AV Silver 2023 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.